Flavours to expect

A black IPA? We haven’t had one of those in a while. If it’s your first, then you’re in for some fun. It can mess with your expectations. We’re so used to beers that look like this tasting full, thick and heavy. But this is no stout. Instead it will be lighter (but still fairly full-bodied) and while there should be some roasted notes from the dark malt, there should also be abundant fresh hop aromas suggesting zesty citrus pulp and forest fruits.

Food pairings

I’m only making one recommendation this week. Mild blue cheese goes well with stout but it’s also often paired with IPAs. Here we have the best of both worlds. Stick it on some Stichelton.